Orbit Fab's mission is to create the foundational infrastructure that will fuel a bustling in-space economy, capable of sustaining permanent jobs in space. Today, satellites cannot be refueled, which severely constrains their mobility and inhibits the development of economic activities in space. 

Orbit Fab breaks the single-use paradigm, pioneering our Gas Stations in Space™ refueling infrastructure and RAFTI™ technology to deliver propellant in space, enabling lower-cost satellite construction, increased maneuverability, precise control, and extended lifespans. The possibilities are unprecedented, opening the doors to unimagined operational strategies and business models. 

Since our establistment in 2018, we have already achieved the successful launch of three tankers to space. With offices in both the US and UK, we are working in close collaboration with partners and customers across the space industry. Orbit Fab is rapidly ramping up capabilities and requires exceptional talent to tackle important challenges. Our roles offer wide ranging opportunities to have a demonstrable impact and enable a bustling space economy.

Role: 

Systems Engineers are expected to support system development across a variety of tasks including requirements development, system layout and design, detailed analysis, test definition, test operation and reporting, as well as being an active reviewer for critical milestone reviews and test plans. A strong candidate will call upon a breadth of experience to provide experience and insight into problem solving for complex space systems.   

We describe here the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities that we need to have as a team. You don't need all of them. Your aptitude for complex technical challenges and your practical experience designing/building/coding stuff will trump specific qualification or tools any day! 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage and maintain systems requirements, design budgets, and technical risk 

• Guide systems engineering processes and facilitate technical trades across the system 

• Guide program development through the decision-making processes and leading design reviews 

• Plan and implement simulations, analysis, and test campaigns to verify system performance and requirements compliance 

• Define, review, critique and redefine our engineering processes 

• Identify technical issues and proactively implement resolutions to mitigate schedule and cost impacts 

• Contribute technical knowledge to proposal development and writing 

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Experience taking a system from concept phase through prototyping, detailed design, AIT, launch and operation 

• Demonstrated collaboration with space systems engineering teams 

• Experience with generation of verification and validation plans as well as executing qualification campaigns 

• Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:  

• Structures 

• Mechanisms 

• Thermal Analysis 

• Experience defining customer needs and crafting engineering requirements, including a proven ability to successfully push back on unnecessary or mission affecting customer requirements. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• BS degree and three (3) years of related engineering experience, or 

• MS degree in related field 

• If you don’t have the exact years or degree listed above, but your passion can’t be matched, don’t hesitate to apply! 

NICE TO HAVE: 

• Experience in Aerospace 

• 3+ years of experience in satellite design, development, test, and operations 

• MS or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar 

• Deep knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:  

• Controls 

• Sensors 

• Orbital Mechanics 

• Propulsion Systems 

• Fluid Components 

• Spacecraft Operations 

• Understanding of the spacecraft component supply chain 

• Experience with Jama Connect 

• Experience with both low and high budget space system development 

• Experience with GEO missions 

• Experience with spacecraft propulsion systems and/or pressure systems 

• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary team 

All of our positions follow a hybrid work model, requiring time both in our Lafayette, CO office and remotely.

At Orbit Fab, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.

Location and Benefits

Orbit Fab is based out of Lafayette, Colorado and all roles are based in Colorado. We offer fully covered benefits, discretionary time off, and flexible work hours.

Eligibility

Some job roles may be limited to US Persons (22 CFR 120.62 “U.S. person”).

Orbit Fab Inc does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.